Meaning of the word "loan translation" in English
What does "loan translation" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
loan translation
US /ˈloʊn trænsˌleɪʃən/
UK /ˈloʊn trænsˌleɪʃən/
Noun
1.
a word or phrase introduced into a new language by translating its component parts, often resulting in a literal or somewhat awkward expression in the new language
Example:
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The term 'skyscraper' is a loan translation from Dutch 'wolkenkrabber'.
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Many technical terms in computing are loan translations from English.
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